1 Pfennig - Jakob of Liebenstein ND
Silver | 0.26 g | - |
Issuer | Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) |
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Archbishop | Jacob of Liebenstein (1504-1508) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1504-1508 |
Value | 1 Pfennig (1⁄288) |
Currency | Thaler |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 0.26 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#163095 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz, minted during the reign of Jakob of Liebenstein (1504-1508), features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a bishop's mitre, which represents the ecclesiastical authority of the Archbishopric of Mainz. This design was chosen to symbolize the power and influence of the Church in the region.